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The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828. The python scene from the 2001 film 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was filmed in the reptile house. http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo
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ZSL London Zoo
Outer CircleThe world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828. The python scene from the 2001 film 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was filmed in the reptile house. http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo
166 hectare/410 acre Royal Park designed in the 19th century by John Nash. Largest area for grass sports in central London and the rose garden has over 12,000 varieties of roses. www.royalparks.org.uk
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The Regent's Park
166 hectare/410 acre Royal Park designed in the 19th century by John Nash. Largest area for grass sports in central London and the rose garden has over 12,000 varieties of roses. www.royalparks.org.uk
Triyoga's flagship studio in Primrose Hill is beautiful: an ex-factory refitted with stained glass windows, a spacious reception with excellent café and chill-out area and four therapy rooms.
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triyoga camden
57a Jamestown RdTriyoga's flagship studio in Primrose Hill is beautiful: an ex-factory refitted with stained glass windows, a spacious reception with excellent café and chill-out area and four therapy rooms.
On the north side of Regent's Park, it commands one of the most iconic views over London. Popular picnic and kite-flying spot.
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Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadOn the north side of Regent's Park, it commands one of the most iconic views over London. Popular picnic and kite-flying spot.
HQ of English Folk Dance & Song Society. Live music events range from regular Scottish ceilidhs & English country dancing to more contemporary alt.folk. www.cecilsharphouse.org
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Cecil Sharp House
2 Regent's Park RdHQ of English Folk Dance & Song Society. Live music events range from regular Scottish ceilidhs & English country dancing to more contemporary alt.folk. www.cecilsharphouse.org
Sports centre with swimming pool. M-F 6.30-22, Sat & Sun 8-18 http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/kentish-town-sports-centre
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Kentish Town Sports Centre
Grafton RoadSports centre with swimming pool. M-F 6.30-22, Sat & Sun 8-18 http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/kentish-town-sports-centre
Swimming pool, gym, spa, climbing wall, outdoor football pitch and sports hall. http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/swiss-cottage-leisure-centre/facilities
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Swiss Cottage Library
88 Avenue RoadSwimming pool, gym, spa, climbing wall, outdoor football pitch and sports hall. http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/swiss-cottage-leisure-centre/facilities
Excellent local dispensing chemist also sells a range of toiletries, skin & hair care & health foods. (Film processing service available.) M-F 9.15-18, Sat 9.30--18, closed Sunday. 020 7722 0645
Primrose Pharmacy
95 Regent's Park RdExcellent local dispensing chemist also sells a range of toiletries, skin & hair care & health foods. (Film processing service available.) M-F 9.15-18, Sat 9.30--18, closed Sunday. 020 7722 0645
Major junction on the northern line. Can be busy with visitors to Camden Market at the w/e. if so use quieter Chalk Farm.. (11 mins walk from flat or 5 mins on 274 bus)
Camden Town Underground Station
Camden High StreetMajor junction on the northern line. Can be busy with visitors to Camden Market at the w/e. if so use quieter Chalk Farm.. (11 mins walk from flat or 5 mins on 274 bus)
Opened in 1976 in converted Victorian schoolhouse - has hosted David Bowie, Al Green, Michael Jackson & Pink Floyd - and more recently, Adele, Arctic Monkeys, & Shakira. http://rakstudios.co.uk
RAK Recording Studio
42-52 Charlbert StreetOpened in 1976 in converted Victorian schoolhouse - has hosted David Bowie, Al Green, Michael Jackson & Pink Floyd - and more recently, Adele, Arctic Monkeys, & Shakira. http://rakstudios.co.uk
Enroute to such tourist haunts as Madame Tussaud's & Abbey Rd, has become popular while maintaining its reputation for quality traditional fish and chips. http://www.seashellrestaurant.co.uk
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The Sea Shell
49-51 Lisson GroveEnroute to such tourist haunts as Madame Tussaud's & Abbey Rd, has become popular while maintaining its reputation for quality traditional fish and chips. http://www.seashellrestaurant.co.uk
Sylvia Plath & Ted Hughes settled in a small unfurnished flat here from 1960-61 (6 guineas a week).
3 Chalcot Square
3 Chalcot SquareSylvia Plath & Ted Hughes settled in a small unfurnished flat here from 1960-61 (6 guineas a week).
Home of the poet WB Yeats, 1867-1873, & the house where Sylvia Plath lived from Nov 1962, getting up at 4am every morning to write her Ariel poem & then on the 11th February 1963 committed suicide.
23 Fitzroy Rd
23 Fitzroy RoadHome of the poet WB Yeats, 1867-1873, & the house where Sylvia Plath lived from Nov 1962, getting up at 4am every morning to write her Ariel poem & then on the 11th February 1963 committed suicide.
Friedrich Engels, co-author of the Communist Manifesto with Karl Marx & co-founder of the communist party lived here 1870-1895. Devoting much of his attention editing Marx's masterpiece, Das Kapital.
122 Regent's Park Rd
122 Regent's Park RoadFriedrich Engels, co-author of the Communist Manifesto with Karl Marx & co-founder of the communist party lived here 1870-1895. Devoting much of his attention editing Marx's masterpiece, Das Kapital.
After a scandalous affair Paul Verlaine & Arthur Rimbaud fled Paris & lived here May - July 1873. Rimbaud wrote The illuminations (incl. 'A season in Hell') & Verlaine much of Romances sans paroles.
8 Royal College St
8 Royal College StreetAfter a scandalous affair Paul Verlaine & Arthur Rimbaud fled Paris & lived here May - July 1873. Rimbaud wrote The illuminations (incl. 'A season in Hell') & Verlaine much of Romances sans paroles.
54 Delancey St
54 Delancey StreetThe poet Dylan Thomas lived here from 1951 until his death in 1953.
The painter Walter Sickert, 1860-1942, lived and worked here. He was a member of the Camden Town Group. (Was he Jack the Ripper ? In modern times 3 books have been written claiming he was!
6 Mornington Crescent
The painter Walter Sickert, 1860-1942, lived and worked here. He was a member of the Camden Town Group. (Was he Jack the Ripper ? In modern times 3 books have been written claiming he was!
20 mins from the flat - Europe's busiest shopping street, Oxford Circus, the intersection with Regent Street - at the end of the 2000s had the highest pedestrian volumes recorded anywhere in London.
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Oxford Street
Oxford Street20 mins from the flat - Europe's busiest shopping street, Oxford Circus, the intersection with Regent Street - at the end of the 2000s had the highest pedestrian volumes recorded anywhere in London.
The writer HG Wells lived here 1889-91. He was in his twenties and an assistant master at Kilburn's Henley House School.
46 Fitzroy Rd
46 Fitzroy RoadThe writer HG Wells lived here 1889-91. He was in his twenties and an assistant master at Kilburn's Henley House School.
The poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, lived here in 1850. When he moved out he accidentally left the manuscript for In Memorium behind. Coventry Patmore, the pre-Raphaelite poet went back & collected it.
25 Mornington Crescent
The poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, lived here in 1850. When he moved out he accidentally left the manuscript for In Memorium behind. Coventry Patmore, the pre-Raphaelite poet went back & collected it.
Good value & good quality manicure and pedicure salon. 314 Kentish Town Rd London NW5 2TH 020 7267 9684
Tips and Toes - Kentish Town
314 Kentish Town RdGood value & good quality manicure and pedicure salon. 314 Kentish Town Rd London NW5 2TH 020 7267 9684
Arts & Culture
Wonderful place to spend a summer evening (take an umbrella) with a picnic before and a play. Actors have included everyone from Benedict Cumberbatch to Vivien Leigh.
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Open Air Theatre the Ironworks
Inner CircleWonderful place to spend a summer evening (take an umbrella) with a picnic before and a play. Actors have included everyone from Benedict Cumberbatch to Vivien Leigh.
An institution on London's live music scene. Converted from a branch of Barclays Bank and refitted with a quasi-industrial feel with 2 bars & a restaurant http://mamacolive.com/thejazzcafe/
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Jazz Cafe
5 ParkwayAn institution on London's live music scene. Converted from a branch of Barclays Bank and refitted with a quasi-industrial feel with 2 bars & a restaurant http://mamacolive.com/thejazzcafe/
Enjoy cutting-edge & classic theatre. It's new writing, not just new playwrights, that floats Hampstead Theatre's boat. Emerging & established writers can both find a platform for fresh material here.
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Hampstead Theatre
Eton AvenueEnjoy cutting-edge & classic theatre. It's new writing, not just new playwrights, that floats Hampstead Theatre's boat. Emerging & established writers can both find a platform for fresh material here.
Arthouse and alternative cinema. http://www.everymancinema.com/venues/belsize-park/whats-on/#list
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Everyman Cinemas Belsize Park
203 Haverstock HillArthouse and alternative cinema. http://www.everymancinema.com/venues/belsize-park/whats-on/#list
Dining out on impressive history of gigs by the The Smiths, U2, The Clash, Red Hot Chili Peppers & Hüsker Dü. Gigs run the stylistic gamut. Is an indoor market/cafe at weekends. electricballroom.co.uk
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Electric Ballroom
184 Camden High StDining out on impressive history of gigs by the The Smiths, U2, The Clash, Red Hot Chili Peppers & Hüsker Dü. Gigs run the stylistic gamut. Is an indoor market/cafe at weekends. electricballroom.co.uk
Thought provoking exhibitions with international artists & emerging talent shown with residencies & art projects. Tues-Sun 10-18, Wed 10-21 www.camdenartscentre.org/
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Camden Arts Centre
Arkwright RoadThought provoking exhibitions with international artists & emerging talent shown with residencies & art projects. Tues-Sun 10-18, Wed 10-21 www.camdenartscentre.org/
5 theatres & a cinema & each June the UK's premiere place to learn how to be an actor has a festival designed to showcase what the Ian McKellens of tomorrow have been up to. www.rada.ac.uk
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
62-64 Gower St5 theatres & a cinema & each June the UK's premiere place to learn how to be an actor has a festival designed to showcase what the Ian McKellens of tomorrow have been up to. www.rada.ac.uk
Converted 19 C Methodist chapel, a remarkable neoclassical building, holds 3 site-specific shows a year. A leading lights of the under-sized N.London arts scene. Library & cafe. Thur-Sun 12-18
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Zabludowicz Collection
176 Prince of Wales RdConverted 19 C Methodist chapel, a remarkable neoclassical building, holds 3 site-specific shows a year. A leading lights of the under-sized N.London arts scene. Library & cafe. Thur-Sun 12-18
Built as a turntable shed for the railway. In the 60s & 70s legendary music venue with Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane & The Doors.Now a modern arts & mixed media performance space. roundhouse.org.uk
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Roundhouse
Chalk Farm RoadBuilt as a turntable shed for the railway. In the 60s & 70s legendary music venue with Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane & The Doors.Now a modern arts & mixed media performance space. roundhouse.org.uk
Music+art+restaurants. London Sinfonietta & Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, also jazz, folk, leftfield rock & spoken word plus the Concert Bar, Cafe & Rotunda restaurant. www.kingsplace.co.uk
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WeWork - Office Space & Coworking
90 York WayMusic+art+restaurants. London Sinfonietta & Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, also jazz, folk, leftfield rock & spoken word plus the Concert Bar, Cafe & Rotunda restaurant. www.kingsplace.co.uk
Free destination for the incurably curious! Contemporary & historic exhibitions, collections, lively public events, world-renowned Wellcome Library, a café, a bookshop & conference facilities.
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Wellcome Collection
183 Euston RdFree destination for the incurably curious! Contemporary & historic exhibitions, collections, lively public events, world-renowned Wellcome Library, a café, a bookshop & conference facilities.
Designed by architect Sir John Soane to house his collection of paintings & architectural salvage. The 1st Tuesday of each month opens late & part-lit by candlelight. www.soane.org T-Sat 10-17 Free
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Sir John Soane's Museum
13 Lincoln's Inn FieldsDesigned by architect Sir John Soane to house his collection of paintings & architectural salvage. The 1st Tuesday of each month opens late & part-lit by candlelight. www.soane.org T-Sat 10-17 Free
Walk along the canal to this theatre, in Little Venice, open since 1979. Now a thriving comedy & new writing venue. Below is the lovely Bridge house pub. http://www.canalcafetheatre.com/
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Canal Cafe Theatre
13 Westbourne Terrace RdWalk along the canal to this theatre, in Little Venice, open since 1979. Now a thriving comedy & new writing venue. Below is the lovely Bridge house pub. http://www.canalcafetheatre.com/
Boasting perfect acoustics, art nouveau decor and an excellent basement restaurant, the 'Wiggy' is one of the world's top chamber music venues and currently hosts around 400 events a year. www.wigmore
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Wigmore Hall
36 Wigmore StBoasting perfect acoustics, art nouveau decor and an excellent basement restaurant, the 'Wiggy' is one of the world's top chamber music venues and currently hosts around 400 events a year. www.wigmore
Provides an intensely atmospheric backdrop to promote the work of a wide variety of artists, kept under the watchful eye of the caryatids. 11-16 http://www.cryptgallery.org.uk/about_crypt_gallery.
Crypt Gallery
165 Euston RoadProvides an intensely atmospheric backdrop to promote the work of a wide variety of artists, kept under the watchful eye of the caryatids. 11-16 http://www.cryptgallery.org.uk/about_crypt_gallery.
Dedicated to human history & culture - Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Middle East - one of the great world collections. Free. Daily 10-17.30, Fr opening & events till 20.30
www.britishmuseum.org
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British Museum
Great Russell StreetDedicated to human history & culture - Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Middle East - one of the great world collections. Free. Daily 10-17.30, Fr opening & events till 20.30
www.britishmuseum.org
A huge contemporary art gallery open to the public, check for exhibitions, whilst on the first floor is an uber-stylish members’ bar and restaurant (free to join if you’re a ‘creative’ local).
Spring Studios
10 Spring PlA huge contemporary art gallery open to the public, check for exhibitions, whilst on the first floor is an uber-stylish members’ bar and restaurant (free to join if you’re a ‘creative’ local).
One of London's leading studio theatre venues. Now going into its twenty-fifth year, great local theatre with emphasis on new writing. http://www.lionandunicorntheatre.com/contact.php
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The Lion And Unicorn
42-44 Gaisford StOne of London's leading studio theatre venues. Now going into its twenty-fifth year, great local theatre with emphasis on new writing. http://www.lionandunicorntheatre.com/contact.php
Nat museum with unsurpassed displays of French 18th century painting, furniture and porcelain with superb Old Master paintings and a world class armoury. Open daily 10-17 (except 24-26 Dec) Free
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Wallace Collection
Manchester SquareNat museum with unsurpassed displays of French 18th century painting, furniture and porcelain with superb Old Master paintings and a world class armoury. Open daily 10-17 (except 24-26 Dec) Free
Masterpieces from every European school of art + temporary exhibitions. Free guided tours + audio guides. Atmospheric café & fine-dining restaurant. Every day 10-18, late opening on Friday to 21.00
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The National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareMasterpieces from every European school of art + temporary exhibitions. Free guided tours + audio guides. Atmospheric café & fine-dining restaurant. Every day 10-18, late opening on Friday to 21.00
Thoughtfully crafted theatre under artistic director Rupert Goold. ("The most interesting theatrical space in London." Jonathan Miller) 020 7359 4404 (35 mins on the 274 bus) Cafe Bar 11.30-23 M-St
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Almeida Theatre
Almeida StreetThoughtfully crafted theatre under artistic director Rupert Goold. ("The most interesting theatrical space in London." Jonathan Miller) 020 7359 4404 (35 mins on the 274 bus) Cafe Bar 11.30-23 M-St
Sightseeing
Self-proclaimed home of cricket inspiring reverential sentimentality in both players and fans. Playwright Harold Pinter once proclaimed Lord’s Long Room ‘the greatest room in the world. Take a tour!
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Lord's Cricket Ground
Saint John's Wood RoadSelf-proclaimed home of cricket inspiring reverential sentimentality in both players and fans. Playwright Harold Pinter once proclaimed Lord’s Long Room ‘the greatest room in the world. Take a tour!
Legendary location of iconic recordings by the Beatles, Pink Floyd & Kate Bush. The film scores for 'Star Wars', 'Harry Potter' & 'The Lord of the Rings' recorded here. www.abbeyroad.com
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Abbey Road Studios
3 Abbey RdLegendary location of iconic recordings by the Beatles, Pink Floyd & Kate Bush. The film scores for 'Star Wars', 'Harry Potter' & 'The Lord of the Rings' recorded here. www.abbeyroad.com
Get a feel of the area by walking along the tow path for 35 mins to this museum, in a former ice warehouse, showing the history of London's canals, the ice cream trade & the ice imported from Norway.
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London Canal Museum
12/13 New Wharf RdGet a feel of the area by walking along the tow path for 35 mins to this museum, in a former ice warehouse, showing the history of London's canals, the ice cream trade & the ice imported from Norway.
221 b Baker St - a museum dedicated to the life & times of Sherlock Holmes, the inside is faithfully maintained for posterity exactly as described in the published stories. www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk
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The Sherlock Holmes Museum
221b Baker St221 b Baker St - a museum dedicated to the life & times of Sherlock Holmes, the inside is faithfully maintained for posterity exactly as described in the published stories. www.sherlock-holmes.co.uk
Lifelike waxworks for photo ops with celebs and historic figures. Book online to beat queues. www.madametussauds.com (on the 274 bus route).
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Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone RoadLifelike waxworks for photo ops with celebs and historic figures. Book online to beat queues. www.madametussauds.com (on the 274 bus route).
Walk up the canal to the start for a Jenny Wren Canal Cruise. A round-trip from lock to Little Venice, going through the lock. http://www.walkersquay.com/jennywren.html
Walker's Quay
250 Camden High StreetWalk up the canal to the start for a Jenny Wren Canal Cruise. A round-trip from lock to Little Venice, going through the lock. http://www.walkersquay.com/jennywren.html
Book a tour which brings to life the new state of the art multimedia broadcasting centre + check out the website to be in the audience for ... http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/
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BBC Monitoring
Book a tour which brings to life the new state of the art multimedia broadcasting centre + check out the website to be in the audience for ... http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/
Several times a week tours start from the embankment, (30/40 mins from the flat) sailing down the Thames to the Brunel Museum & on into his 'Underground Cathedral'. 020 7231 3840
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Brunel Museum
Railway AvenueSeveral times a week tours start from the embankment, (30/40 mins from the flat) sailing down the Thames to the Brunel Museum & on into his 'Underground Cathedral'. 020 7231 3840
House where Dickens lived, 1837-9, has been transformed & expanded as a museum taking visitors back in time through his writing, painting & personal belongings. Every day 10-17 www.dickensmuseum.com
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Charles Dickens Museum
48-49 Doughty StHouse where Dickens lived, 1837-9, has been transformed & expanded as a museum taking visitors back in time through his writing, painting & personal belongings. Every day 10-17 www.dickensmuseum.com
Museum & Medicinal Garden. 500 years of medical history+ pre-Great fire (1666) panelled room + exhibitions. Drop-in Tours: Mus 2pm 1st Fri of month, garden 2pm 1st Wed. M-F 9-17 Free rcplondon.ac.uk
Royal College of Physicians
11 St Andrews PlMuseum & Medicinal Garden. 500 years of medical history+ pre-Great fire (1666) panelled room + exhibitions. Drop-in Tours: Mus 2pm 1st Fri of month, garden 2pm 1st Wed. M-F 9-17 Free rcplondon.ac.uk
Essentials
Largest retailer of natural and organic foods and America’s First National Certified Organic Grocer. The camden branch has a grocery, deli & Health & Beauty Department. Mon-Sat 8am-9pm,Sunday 9-9
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Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StLargest retailer of natural and organic foods and America’s First National Certified Organic Grocer. The camden branch has a grocery, deli & Health & Beauty Department. Mon-Sat 8am-9pm,Sunday 9-9
Chalk Farm Library closed in 2012 & re-opened one month later as a community library run by volunteers. Readings by famous local authors. Mon 10-18, Wed 14-20, Fri 10-18, Sat 10-16 020 7419 6599
Primrose Hill Community Library
11-16 Sharples Hall StChalk Farm Library closed in 2012 & re-opened one month later as a community library run by volunteers. Readings by famous local authors. Mon 10-18, Wed 14-20, Fri 10-18, Sat 10-16 020 7419 6599
Excellent fish shop + some Japanese & French groceries & sakes, shochus, french wine, seaweed, dressings & sauces.
Tues - Sat 9.30 - 19.30
Sunday 10.30 - 17.30
Closed on Mondays.
Fishmonger "La Petite Poissonnerie"
75 Gloucester AveExcellent fish shop + some Japanese & French groceries & sakes, shochus, french wine, seaweed, dressings & sauces.
Tues - Sat 9.30 - 19.30
Sunday 10.30 - 17.30
Closed on Mondays.
Every Sunday 10-14. Incl. Adrian Izzard's unusual salad leaves, James Coe's outstanding beef & lamb, mushroom sandwiches from The Mushroom Table, & Simon Long's fresh oysters. 30-40 stalls @ W1U 4EW.
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Marylebone Farmers' Market
Saint Vincent StreetEvery Sunday 10-14. Incl. Adrian Izzard's unusual salad leaves, James Coe's outstanding beef & lamb, mushroom sandwiches from The Mushroom Table, & Simon Long's fresh oysters. 30-40 stalls @ W1U 4EW.
Food Scene
Eat in or take out freshly prepared food, soup & coffee + upmarket groceries. Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm Perfect for breakfast, lunch or picnics. www.melroseandmorgan.com
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Melrose and Morgan
42 Gloucester AveEat in or take out freshly prepared food, soup & coffee + upmarket groceries. Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm Perfect for breakfast, lunch or picnics. www.melroseandmorgan.com
Catch a serious sugar high from pretty, generously sized cupcakes in vanilla, coffee & lemon flavours in this tiny, retro-styled shop or take-away. Mon-Sat 8.30am-6pm,Sun 10-5.30 primrose-bakery.co.uk
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Primrose Bakery
69 Gloucester AveCatch a serious sugar high from pretty, generously sized cupcakes in vanilla, coffee & lemon flavours in this tiny, retro-styled shop or take-away. Mon-Sat 8.30am-6pm,Sun 10-5.30 primrose-bakery.co.uk
Exquisite modern European restaurant. Enjoy fine dining in stunning surroundings. Or, for just a drink, relax in the Martini bar. http://www.restaurant-michaelnadra.co.uk/primrose/
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Michael Nadra
42 Gloucester AvenueExquisite modern European restaurant. Enjoy fine dining in stunning surroundings. Or, for just a drink, relax in the Martini bar. http://www.restaurant-michaelnadra.co.uk/primrose/
Tiny coffee shop for for take-away coffee, with a couple of seats for those who prefer to sit down. Beans come from Monmouth coffee & tasty muffins are baked on the premises & delicious crepes too.
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The Washington
50 GreaterTiny coffee shop for for take-away coffee, with a couple of seats for those who prefer to sit down. Beans come from Monmouth coffee & tasty muffins are baked on the premises & delicious crepes too.
A bright and bustling, on-trend, exposed-brick, eclectic-menu and all-day-dining sort of place. Mon-Sat 9-22, Sunday 9-16 http://greenberrycafe.co.uk
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Greenberry Café
101 Regent's Park RdA bright and bustling, on-trend, exposed-brick, eclectic-menu and all-day-dining sort of place. Mon-Sat 9-22, Sunday 9-16 http://greenberrycafe.co.uk
Traditional French bistro serving freshly-cooked dishes with the finest ingredients. Tues-Thurs 18-22, Fri 12-14.30 & 18-22, Sat 12-15 & 6-22. Sun 9-12 brkfast, 12-15 lunch & 18-21 www.labsinthe.co.uk
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L'Absinthe
40 Chalcot RdTraditional French bistro serving freshly-cooked dishes with the finest ingredients. Tues-Thurs 18-22, Fri 12-14.30 & 18-22, Sat 12-15 & 6-22. Sun 9-12 brkfast, 12-15 lunch & 18-21 www.labsinthe.co.uk
A meeting place for a community ranging from plumbers to rock stars, from vagrants to families, a little island of resistance against the onslaught of corporate culture. marioscafe.com Mon-Sat 7.30-16
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Marios Cafe
90 Lower MarshA meeting place for a community ranging from plumbers to rock stars, from vagrants to families, a little island of resistance against the onslaught of corporate culture. marioscafe.com Mon-Sat 7.30-16
Great for lunch if you are near Hampstead. Tiny caff on the fringes of Gospel Oak that serves up note perfect Polish grub. Mon-Fri 7.30-18, Sat 9-17 http://www.beetrootdeli.co.uk/
Beetroot Deli Polish Specialities
92 Fleet RdGreat for lunch if you are near Hampstead. Tiny caff on the fringes of Gospel Oak that serves up note perfect Polish grub. Mon-Fri 7.30-18, Sat 9-17 http://www.beetrootdeli.co.uk/
Simple, seasonal & inventive food, try Sundays with award winning roasts, newspapers, cocktails and football (in our upstairs room). M-Th 12-12, Fr 12-13, Sat 11-13, Sun 11-23 thecolonelfawcett.co.uk
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The Colonel Fawcett
1 Randolph StSimple, seasonal & inventive food, try Sundays with award winning roasts, newspapers, cocktails and football (in our upstairs room). M-Th 12-12, Fr 12-13, Sat 11-13, Sun 11-23 thecolonelfawcett.co.uk
Andre Balazs's first hotel outside the US set in a rebuilt victorian gothic firestation. Opened early 2014 & the hottest celebrity hangout of the moment www.chilternfirehouse.com
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Chiltern Firehouse
1 Chiltern StAndre Balazs's first hotel outside the US set in a rebuilt victorian gothic firestation. Opened early 2014 & the hottest celebrity hangout of the moment www.chilternfirehouse.com
Family restaurant with a large terrace seating area. Located on The Boating Lake near Hanover Gate. A wide variety of food is on offer. Daily except Christmas Day 9-18.
The Boathouse Cafe
Hanover GateFamily restaurant with a large terrace seating area. Located on The Boating Lake near Hanover Gate. A wide variety of food is on offer. Daily except Christmas Day 9-18.
The menu & service style has been designed to reflect the original purpose of the Cafe in the 1960s, serving Benugo blend coffee, hot breakfasts, lunch, tea and cakes. Open daily 8-19 except xmas day.
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The Regent's Bar and Kitchen
Inner CircleThe menu & service style has been designed to reflect the original purpose of the Cafe in the 1960s, serving Benugo blend coffee, hot breakfasts, lunch, tea and cakes. Open daily 8-19 except xmas day.
Iconic gelateria started in 1931 by Geatano Mansi, from Ravello on the Amalfi coast. (Michael Winner said it was the best ice cream in London.) M-S 10-23 Sun 10-22 www.marineices.co.uk
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Marine Ices
61 Chalk Farm RdIconic gelateria started in 1931 by Geatano Mansi, from Ravello on the Amalfi coast. (Michael Winner said it was the best ice cream in London.) M-S 10-23 Sun 10-22 www.marineices.co.uk
Boutique hotel, bar & restaurant, Gordon Ramsay empire, set in a magnificent stuccoed Victorian pub. Adjoining stables are a deli & pizzeria serving top-notch thin-crust pizzas. M-S breakfast 7-10.30
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York & Albany Hotel
127-129 ParkwayBoutique hotel, bar & restaurant, Gordon Ramsay empire, set in a magnificent stuccoed Victorian pub. Adjoining stables are a deli & pizzeria serving top-notch thin-crust pizzas. M-S breakfast 7-10.30
In the heart of Primrose Hill is the sleek-fronted restaurant La Collina. A favourite with the locals, M 18-22.30, T-F 12-14.30 & 18-22.30, Sat & Sun 12-16 & 18-22.30. www.lacollinarestaurant.co.uk
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La Valle
330 Upper StreetIn the heart of Primrose Hill is the sleek-fronted restaurant La Collina. A favourite with the locals, M 18-22.30, T-F 12-14.30 & 18-22.30, Sat & Sun 12-16 & 18-22.30. www.lacollinarestaurant.co.uk
Floating chinese restaurant on Regent's Park Canal in the Cumberland Basin. M-Th 12-14.30 & 18-23, F 12-14.30 & 18-24 Sat 12-24, Sun 12-23 http://www.fengshang.co.uk 020 7485 8137 /0216
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Feng Shang Princess
Prince Albert RoadFloating chinese restaurant on Regent's Park Canal in the Cumberland Basin. M-Th 12-14.30 & 18-23, F 12-14.30 & 18-24 Sat 12-24, Sun 12-23 http://www.fengshang.co.uk 020 7485 8137 /0216
Housed on the ground floor of a brooding, residential mansion block is a slice of 1970s London where they do things the old way. Good for birthdays. Booking advisable esp Sat lunch. 020 7722 8795
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Oslo Court Restaurant
Charlbert StreetHoused on the ground floor of a brooding, residential mansion block is a slice of 1970s London where they do things the old way. Good for birthdays. Booking advisable esp Sat lunch. 020 7722 8795
The best fish & chips in NW London. Take away and a small restaurant, book. 95 Haverstock Hill Tues - Sun 12.15-22.15, closed mondays. 020 7586 9945
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Oliver's Fish & Chips
95 Haverstock HillThe best fish & chips in NW London. Take away and a small restaurant, book. 95 Haverstock Hill Tues - Sun 12.15-22.15, closed mondays. 020 7586 9945
Excellent artisan British food, simple, rustic, all quality ingredients and no fuss. Good for breakfast or lunch. Weekdays 7.30-17.30 Weekends 8.30-17.30
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Ginger & White London
2 England's LnExcellent artisan British food, simple, rustic, all quality ingredients and no fuss. Good for breakfast or lunch. Weekdays 7.30-17.30 Weekends 8.30-17.30
Opened in 2012 but already a neighbourhood feel. Tiny with 1 long table, for communal sipping & take-aways. Good coffee and food. M-S 7.30-18 Sun 9-17. Next to Kentish Town West Rail station.
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The Fields Beneath
52a Prince of Wales RdOpened in 2012 but already a neighbourhood feel. Tiny with 1 long table, for communal sipping & take-aways. Good coffee and food. M-S 7.30-18 Sun 9-17. Next to Kentish Town West Rail station.
Manna
‘Europe’s oldest gourmet vegetarian restaurant’. Vegan, gluten-free & organic options on the menu don’t distract the chefs having fun & offering fusion food with a light and appetising appeal.
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Manna
4 Erskine RoadManna
‘Europe’s oldest gourmet vegetarian restaurant’. Vegan, gluten-free & organic options on the menu don’t distract the chefs having fun & offering fusion food with a light and appetising appeal.
Very good restaurant with a modern British menu, Bryn Williams is the chef, worked at Le Gavroche for 3 years. Excellent mid-week set lunch. Walled garden & terraced seating area too.
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Odette's
130 Regent's Park RdVery good restaurant with a modern British menu, Bryn Williams is the chef, worked at Le Gavroche for 3 years. Excellent mid-week set lunch. Walled garden & terraced seating area too.
Delicious food with emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. (Set lunch M-Sat £10, set dinner M-Sat £17.50.) M-S 12-14.30 & 18-22.30. Sunday Brunch 11-15. 43 Parkway NW1 7PN - 020 7267 9700
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Market
43 ParkwayDelicious food with emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. (Set lunch M-Sat £10, set dinner M-Sat £17.50.) M-S 12-14.30 & 18-22.30. Sunday Brunch 11-15. 43 Parkway NW1 7PN - 020 7267 9700
Hidden gem - from Victorian warehouse to derelict mechanic's workshop to bar, restaurant & live music. Great for breakfast, lunch, drinks + outside tables in good weather. M-F 8-11. 0207 278 3355
06 St Chad's Place
6 Saint Chad's PlaceHidden gem - from Victorian warehouse to derelict mechanic's workshop to bar, restaurant & live music. Great for breakfast, lunch, drinks + outside tables in good weather. M-F 8-11. 0207 278 3355
Delicious informal Lebanese & Middle Eastern food. M-F 10-23.30, Sat 11-23 020 7637 4748 (the original branch opened in 2008 at 1 Green's Court, Soho W1F 0HA 020 7287 7663)
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Yalla Yalla
1 Green's CtDelicious informal Lebanese & Middle Eastern food. M-F 10-23.30, Sat 11-23 020 7637 4748 (the original branch opened in 2008 at 1 Green's Court, Soho W1F 0HA 020 7287 7663)
Chef Jason Atherton's 'demformalised fine dining' , French & English cooking + , 2-course set lunch £29.50 or come in for a dessert. Bar 12-24 M-Sat, Lunch 12-14.30, Dinner 18-22.30 - 020 7290 7600
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Pollen Street Social
8-10 Pollen StChef Jason Atherton's 'demformalised fine dining' , French & English cooking + , 2-course set lunch £29.50 or come in for a dessert. Bar 12-24 M-Sat, Lunch 12-14.30, Dinner 18-22.30 - 020 7290 7600
Laid back shack behind Pizza East with spartan menu & salvaged restaurant - cheese burgers close to perfection + excellent sides. Room for 20 only. 7-24 M-Th, 7-13 Fri & Sat, Sun 9-23. 020 3310 2010
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Chicken Shop Kentish Town
79 Highgate RdLaid back shack behind Pizza East with spartan menu & salvaged restaurant - cheese burgers close to perfection + excellent sides. Room for 20 only. 7-24 M-Th, 7-13 Fri & Sat, Sun 9-23. 020 3310 2010
Uncompromising industrial chic with delicious rustic pizzas, wood-oven cooked dishes, antipasti & daily specials. M-Th 12-24, Fri 12-1 am, Sat 9-1am & Sun 9-23. 020 3310 2000 (good sunday breakfasts)
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Pizza East Kentish Town
79 Highgate RdUncompromising industrial chic with delicious rustic pizzas, wood-oven cooked dishes, antipasti & daily specials. M-Th 12-24, Fri 12-1 am, Sat 9-1am & Sun 9-23. 020 3310 2000 (good sunday breakfasts)
Hand-crafted, ethically sourced 100% Arabica Beans, delicious coffee in cart outside Kentish Town tube under the canopy with view over the railway lines to Parliament Hill.M-F 7-16, S 9-16, Sun 10-16
Bean About Town
Kentish Town RoadHand-crafted, ethically sourced 100% Arabica Beans, delicious coffee in cart outside Kentish Town tube under the canopy with view over the railway lines to Parliament Hill.M-F 7-16, S 9-16, Sun 10-16
Antipodean-style baristas who know their coffee inside out, tempting boards of cakes & open sandwiches. Excellent for lunch, imaginative dishes & a garden. M-F 8-17, S,S+bank holidays 9.30-17
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Arancini Factory Cafe
115A Kentish Town RdAntipodean-style baristas who know their coffee inside out, tempting boards of cakes & open sandwiches. Excellent for lunch, imaginative dishes & a garden. M-F 8-17, S,S+bank holidays 9.30-17
Brasserie with good ambience. Modern European cooking witha a southern European tinge. Every day 10-22.30 / 020-7485 7331 / Good for lunch. 50% discount on Mondays.
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Kentish Canteen
300 Kentish Town RdBrasserie with good ambience. Modern European cooking witha a southern European tinge. Every day 10-22.30 / 020-7485 7331 / Good for lunch. 50% discount on Mondays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local pub with unpretentious and welcoming atmosphere, fresh, good food and a garden. Mon-Sat 11-23, Sun 12-22.30
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The Albert
52 Victoria StLocal pub with unpretentious and welcoming atmosphere, fresh, good food and a garden. Mon-Sat 11-23, Sun 12-22.30
Lovingly renovated warm & welcoming local with great British pub food, quality drinks and laid-back atmosphere with 1st floor restaurant. Tuesday is Quiz Night 9-11pm & Sunday Roast & Jazz 2-4pm
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The Princess Of Wales
27 Villiers StLovingly renovated warm & welcoming local with great British pub food, quality drinks and laid-back atmosphere with 1st floor restaurant. Tuesday is Quiz Night 9-11pm & Sunday Roast & Jazz 2-4pm
Named after Brunel the legendary British engineer of the 1800s. Relaxed, informal with fresh seasonal pub cooking & good range of beers. Mon-Sat 12-22, Sun 12-21.30. Good for Sat brunch & Sun lunch.
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Engineer
65 Gloucester AveNamed after Brunel the legendary British engineer of the 1800s. Relaxed, informal with fresh seasonal pub cooking & good range of beers. Mon-Sat 12-22, Sun 12-21.30. Good for Sat brunch & Sun lunch.
25 mins walk along the canal from the Canal Museum - good cask ales, craft beers, fine wines & British dishes. (Frequented by Boris Johnson.) Booking advised. http:// thenarrowboatpub.com
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Narrowboat
119 St Peter's St25 mins walk along the canal from the Canal Museum - good cask ales, craft beers, fine wines & British dishes. (Frequented by Boris Johnson.) Booking advised. http:// thenarrowboatpub.com
Well-kept ales, beers, wines, cocktails and spirits, traditional well-sourced pub food and an enormous beer garden. M-F 12-23, Sat 11-23, Sun 12-22.30 http://www.edinborocastlepub.co.uk
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Edinboro' Castle
57 Mornington TerraceWell-kept ales, beers, wines, cocktails and spirits, traditional well-sourced pub food and an enormous beer garden. M-F 12-23, Sat 11-23, Sun 12-22.30 http://www.edinborocastlepub.co.uk
If you are visiting the heath treat yourself to their daily special seated in its stylish. airy interior. Good value for money. M-Th 11-23, F 11-24, Sat 10-24, Sun 12=22.30 020 7431 7206
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The Star pub
47 Chester RdIf you are visiting the heath treat yourself to their daily special seated in its stylish. airy interior. Good value for money. M-Th 11-23, F 11-24, Sat 10-24, Sun 12=22.30 020 7431 7206
No hype or bravado, just reliably interesting homely food to return with a private walled garden for summer evenings. M-Th 12-23, Fr & Sat 12-24, Sun 12-22.30 0207 284 3266
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The Lord Stanley
51 Camden Park RdNo hype or bravado, just reliably interesting homely food to return with a private walled garden for summer evenings. M-Th 12-23, Fr & Sat 12-24, Sun 12-22.30 0207 284 3266
Good pizzas, communal-dining-room-cum-pub, open fires in the winter, free wi-fi - can be overcrowded & long waits so pick your time. Mon-Sat 12-23 Sun 9-22.30
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The Lansdowne Pub & Dining Room
90 Gloucester AveGood pizzas, communal-dining-room-cum-pub, open fires in the winter, free wi-fi - can be overcrowded & long waits so pick your time. Mon-Sat 12-23 Sun 9-22.30
Big portions, good ales & hearty grub, a popular haunt after Hampstead Heath. Dull outside but the food is exciting enough, with a solid British menu offset by a French influence. thebullandlast.co.uk
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The Bull & Last
168 Highgate RdBig portions, good ales & hearty grub, a popular haunt after Hampstead Heath. Dull outside but the food is exciting enough, with a solid British menu offset by a French influence. thebullandlast.co.uk
Queen's Pub & Dining Room
Kingsley Amis's weekend local.
Wine bar, shop & restaurant, part owned by the Italian vineyard Avignonesi that supplies its wine. Try the wine tasting of 4 or 5 wines (£15) & the wonderful antipasti menu or the bruschetta platter
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La Ferme London
154 Regent's Park RdWine bar, shop & restaurant, part owned by the Italian vineyard Avignonesi that supplies its wine. Try the wine tasting of 4 or 5 wines (£15) & the wonderful antipasti menu or the bruschetta platter
A north London institution, eccentrically furnished, with 4 beers on tap. Inexpensive Thai food. Regular comedy & music upstairs. Mon-Sat 11-24 & Sun 12-23.30. FOOD Mon-Th 12-15 & 17-22 Fr-Sun 12-22
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Sir Richard Steele Pub and Dining
97 Haverstock HillA north London institution, eccentrically furnished, with 4 beers on tap. Inexpensive Thai food. Regular comedy & music upstairs. Mon-Sat 11-24 & Sun 12-23.30. FOOD Mon-Th 12-15 & 17-22 Fr-Sun 12-22
Interesting food & wine, tapas - tortilla & pulpo a la gallega. M-Sat 12-23 Sun 12- 22
Lunch bookings 12-16 on 0207 534 1690
Tapas Brindisa Soho
46 Broadwick StInteresting food & wine, tapas - tortilla & pulpo a la gallega. M-Sat 12-23 Sun 12- 22
Lunch bookings 12-16 on 0207 534 1690
Vibey cafe & bar with in-house DJs 5 nights a week (closed Mon&Tues) squeezing in 80 people. Far from being just a manic dance club, its open all day for chicken noodles, pizzas & toasted sandwiches.
Bar Vinyl Camden
6 Inverness StreetVibey cafe & bar with in-house DJs 5 nights a week (closed Mon&Tues) squeezing in 80 people. Far from being just a manic dance club, its open all day for chicken noodles, pizzas & toasted sandwiches.
Relaxed daytime bar in former horse hospital transforms into a burlesque venue and club after dark. Mon-Sun 11-17
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Proud Embankment
8 Victoria EmbankmentRelaxed daytime bar in former horse hospital transforms into a burlesque venue and club after dark. Mon-Sun 11-17
Legendary venue, epitome of the backroom dive, possibly best place in London to catch unsigned acts. Nirvana & Blur played here pre-fame. Currently closed due to refurbishment. 020 8672 7018
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Bull & Gate
389 Kentish Town RdLegendary venue, epitome of the backroom dive, possibly best place in London to catch unsigned acts. Nirvana & Blur played here pre-fame. Currently closed due to refurbishment. 020 8672 7018
A wonderful pub serving fresh British food and great Sunday roasts. M-Th 12-23, Fr-Sat 12-24, Sun 12-22.30 020 7722 2646 (16 mins on bus 24 from Camden towards Hampstead Heath) Dog friendly
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The Stag
67 Fleet RdA wonderful pub serving fresh British food and great Sunday roasts. M-Th 12-23, Fr-Sat 12-24, Sun 12-22.30 020 7722 2646 (16 mins on bus 24 from Camden towards Hampstead Heath) Dog friendly
Shopping
First port-of-call for stylish one-stop shopping. With a winning combination of new talent, hip & edgy labels, smarter high street labels & mid and high end brands, the store stays ahead of the pack.
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Selfridges
400 Oxford StFirst port-of-call for stylish one-stop shopping. With a winning combination of new talent, hip & edgy labels, smarter high street labels & mid and high end brands, the store stays ahead of the pack.
5 floored dept store selling almost everything. Good prices, quality & warranties on elec goods. Restaurant, brasserie & cafe + Waitrose supermarket. M,Tu,W,F,Sat 9.30-20, Th 9.30-21, Sun 9.30-18
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John Lewis & Partners
Ariel Way5 floored dept store selling almost everything. Good prices, quality & warranties on elec goods. Restaurant, brasserie & cafe + Waitrose supermarket. M,Tu,W,F,Sat 9.30-20, Th 9.30-21, Sun 9.30-18
Local bookshop. Diana Athill, quoted in City Secrets London: '...arguably the best small bookshop in London.'M-F9.30-18, Sat 10-18, Sun 11-18 Good special events. www.primrosehillbooks.com
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Primrose Hill Books
134 Regent's Park RdLocal bookshop. Diana Athill, quoted in City Secrets London: '...arguably the best small bookshop in London.'M-F9.30-18, Sat 10-18, Sun 11-18 Good special events. www.primrosehillbooks.com
mix of specialist dealers in precious old things attracts collectors from all over the world, as well as interior decorators looking for the unusual, the UK’s biggest indoor antiques market.
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Alfies Antiques Market
13 - 25 Church Stmix of specialist dealers in precious old things attracts collectors from all over the world, as well as interior decorators looking for the unusual, the UK’s biggest indoor antiques market.
World famous antique market mainly on Wednesdays & Saturdays but many shops open other days. Dealers, interior decorators & those who love old and unusual things search through the 300 shops & stalls.
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Camden Passage
Camden PassageWorld famous antique market mainly on Wednesdays & Saturdays but many shops open other days. Dealers, interior decorators & those who love old and unusual things search through the 300 shops & stalls.
Grocery superstore, on the 274 bus route & with underground parking.
Mon-Fri 7-23.59, Sat 7-22, Sun 11-17
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Sainsbury's
2 Canal WayGrocery superstore, on the 274 bus route & with underground parking.
Mon-Fri 7-23.59, Sat 7-22, Sun 11-17
Walk 8 mins up the canal to this superstore. M-Sat 8-23 & Sun 10-16
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Morrisons
Walk 8 mins up the canal to this superstore. M-Sat 8-23 & Sun 10-16
The famous camden market with eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, bars, food stalls and much more.
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Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlThe famous camden market with eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, bars, food stalls and much more.